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Simon Cox is a Professor at the University of Southampton and serves as the Director of the Microsoft Institute for High Performance Computing. He focuses on computational tools and technologies that enable the solution of interdisciplinary problems in engineering and science. He has a rich academic background with a doctorate in Electronics and a Bachelor’s degree in Maths and Physics. Over his career, he has secured £30 million in research and enterprise funding, has published over 250 papers, and speaks frequently at prestigious national and international conferences. His teaching emphasizes courses related to computing, design, and enterprise engineering. Additionally, he was awarded the title of Microsoft Valuable Professional, signifying his international status in the field since 2003. Simon has worked on various outreach projects, notably creating a Raspberry Pi-based supercomputer in 2012, aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. His research interests include High Performance Computing, Cloud Computing, and computational algorithms for interdisciplinary collaborative projects. Simon leads a team within the Computational Engineering Design Group, applying and developing high-performance cloud computing methodologies.